Do the annual variations in Earth–Sun distance adequately account for seasonal temperature changes? Explain

What will be an ideal response?


The annual variations in Earth–Sun distance do not account for seasonal temperature changes. The Earth is closest to the Sun during the Northern Hemisphere winter and receives up to 7 percent more energy in January than in July.

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Coal has a low cost relative to other nonrenewable energy sources when environmental costs are included.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Discuss the branch of geology called stratigraphy and how the fundamental geologic principles

are used to unravel stratigraphic relationships. What will be an ideal response?

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This is an example of a

A) positive feedback. B) negative feedback. C) boundary condition. D) proxy indicator.

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What trait is found in many organisms that live in hot environments?

A. They have more A-T pairs in their DNA. B. They have more G-C pairs in their DNA. C. Their DNA is supercoiled. D. They have a double nucleus.

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